What Are the Two Scales That Are Recommended for Assessment

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Multiple Choice

What are the two scales that are recommended for assessment of agitation and sedation in adult critically ill patients?

• A) Ramsay Scale and Riker Sedation-Agitation Scale (SAS)
• B) Ramsay Scale and Motor Activity Assessment Scale (MAAS)
• C) Riker Sedation-Agitation Scale (SAS) and the Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale (RASS)
• D) Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale (RASS) and Motor Activity Assessment Scale (MAAS)

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